Deconstrnction and Reconstruction of Schizophrenia

Through literary review and my own experiences working with the International Society of Psychological and Soda/ Approaches to Psychosis, this paper will explore the utility and consequences of the construct 'schizophrenia' in order to reconstruct more empowering approaches towards psychosis. By using the framework of Thomas Kuhn's theory of scientific revolutions this paper is divided into three main sections: first, investigating the historical make-up of the psychiatric paradigm and schizophrenia, then reviewing psychological and philosophical critiques regarding schizophrenia, and finally proposing progressive methods of treatment which serve to empower, rather than damage, those suffering from psychosis.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Oregon

Year dc:date.issued

2015

Author dc:creator

• Hertig, Harrison

• Psychology
• Schizophrenia
• Clinical psychology
• Psychiatry
• Psychosis
• Treatment
• Paradigm
• Mental health

Statement dc:rights

• Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0-US

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/1794/19151

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